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Mycoses
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endemic location of Histoplasmosis | Mississippi and Ohio and River Valleys |
| Endemic location of Blastomycosis | Eastern and Central US --> Great Lakes |
| Endemic location of Coccidioidomycosis | Southwestern US --> California |
| Endemic location of Paracoccidioidomycosis | Latin America |
| How is immunity for Histoplasmosis achieved? | Cell-mediated immune system of CD4 T lymphocytes and activated macrophages |
| What is the reservoir for Histoplasmosis? | Soil high in nitrogenous content from bird or bat guano, as might occur under blackbird roosts, around chicken coops, and in caves and old buildings. |